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March 15, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping downturn forcing rivals to cooperate
    THE shipping downturn is forcing a 'reorientation' of the market that will have benefits for all players, said Noburu Ueda, chairman of the largest classification society ClassNK.
  • ICS slams market-based measures
    GOVERNMENTS have become more interested in raising money from shipping companies than they are in reducing the industry's greenhouse gas emissions when proposing 'market-based' solutions to climate change, said Simon Bennett, director of external relations at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), yesterday.
  • Cruise lines bosses defend safety records
    In their first major industry gathering since the deadly Costa Concordia accident, cruise line chief executives defended their overall safety record on Tuesday and said that they were confident of better days ahead.
  • Yields on DP World sukuk drop to 6-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL raises rate on Asia to Australian-NZ cargo US$300/TEU from April 15
  • Cosco to raise Far East-India rates US$400 per TEU from April 15
  • Huge containerships deluge market after post-downturn delivery dam breaks
  • Pent up consumer demand increases US retail sales 6.5pc in February
  • Port of Jiaxing's February container volume up 48.2pc to 45,100 TEU
  • Access widens to Baltic Exchange forward freight real-time data
  • Shandong seaports' container throughput up 10 per cent in first two months
  • Yangzte has 389 berths built, each with more than 10,000-tonne capacity
  • Djibouti and DP World invite bids to expand terminal to 3 million TEU
  • Port of Gdansk throughput rises 40.5pc to 635,000 TEU in 2011
  • Port of Cartagena's Contecar Terminal goes live with Vehnet TOS
  • Cathay profit down 60pc to US$708.8 million in 2011, revenue up 9.9pc
  • Hong Kong tops air cargo in Asia, says Air Cargo World's ACE survey
  • Frankfurt Airport throughput falls 9.1pc to 155,105 tonnes in February
  • IATA asks Malaysia to cut next year's fees hike that makes landings costly
  • AirBridgeCargo starts K+N weekly flights from Moscow to Hanover, Beijing
  • Canada to pass forced work order law to prevent pilot, ground crew strike

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INTTRA announces alliance with Tradeshift, a global secure online electronic invoice network
  • MOL holds 'Safety Conference 2012' at multiple locations
  • NYK to instal broadband communication system to reduce CO2 emission
  • Peel Ports invites bids for construction of Port of Liverpool's new container terminal
  • Gaurav Guwalewalia is new DACAAI President
  • Highlights of Railway Budget 2012-13
  • Railway Budget leaves freight rates untouched
  • Assocham seeks Customs duty exemption for coal imports
  • GST implementation seen boosting logistics sector
  • Pawar urges PM to permit an extra 1 mt of sugar exports

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Touax Rail obtaining Entity in charge of maintenance (ECM) certification
    The French service provider Touax Rail, which specializes in leasing and sales of railcars, has been awarded Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) certification by Bureau Veritas. ...
  • Iata organizing World Air Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) this week. The trade body advocates strong partnerships across th...
  • Bilbao handles more containers in 2011
    The port of Bilbao (Spain) handled 31.7 million t in 2011, 5.7% less than the year before, due to declines in the dry and liquid bulk cargo handling sectors. Container traffic, ho...
  • German forwarders say no to accepting liability
    The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) has prepared a policy document that provides its members with arguments to help counter growing pressure from clients. The la...
  • Gefco extending its partnership with Dacia
    The French transport service provider Gefco has set up a multi-modal transport solution that combines rail and road transport for the car manufacturer Dacia. From the latter's plan...
  • Finnair Cargo traffic grows in February
    The Scandinavian carrier Finnair released its traffic performance for February. The cargo division reported that available tonne kilometres grew by 22% and reven...
  • Astral adds Mogadishu to its network
    The Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation is starting a scheduled freighter service from Nairobi to Mogadishu (Somalia) today (14 March). A DC9 freighter with up to 15 t of capacity...
  • New general manager for Hutton's
    Hutton's, a UK ship supplier, has appointed David Greenwood as general manager to work at its new head office in Hull (England). Greenwood has been responsible for start-ups, growt...
  • RCL reports 2011 loss
    Regional Container Lines Group (RCL) reported a loss of THB 780 million in 2011, after taking into consideration the gain from sales of property in Q3/2011. In 2010 the shipping co...
  • IDS with top results in 2011
    The partners of Germany's largest general cargo forwarding alliance IDS Logistik transported a total of 11.6 million shipments and generated a turnover of EUR 1.713 billion in fina...
  • SBB: board to have nine members again
    The board of the Swiss national railway SBB will once again comprise nine members, as prescribed in its regulations. After Christiane Brunner and Bernd Malmström step down from the...
  • Slightly weaker result for Logwin in 2011
    Logwin, an international logistics service provider headquartered in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), generated a turnover of EUR 1.335 billion in business year 2011. The result is almos...
  • Gebrüder Weiss achieves record turnover in 2011
    The Austrian transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss reported that its 2011 turnover was 9.2% higher than that achieved in financial 2010 and provisional net sales ...
  • Seur posts higher revenue in 2011
    The Spanish CEP and logistics company Seur reported 2% more turnover in 2011. The company said that it had seen good growth in international shipments, its logistics business and e...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Austal teams with GD unit to pursue international defense opportunities
  • CLIA leadership talks about cruise industry safety ... and growth plans
  • International Shipholding sells two Pure Car Truck Carriers
  • Tidal power holds huge energy, job potential for New Jersey

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • TSA member carriers plan additional rate increases
  • Freight index drops during month of January
  • BNSF reports shipments cut CO2 output for customers
  • Virgin America Airlines to begin flights to Portland
  • DOT earmarks funds for Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Reborn in the USA?
    Shipping analysts question whether manufacturing can return to the States
  • VLCC spot market boosted by Chinese imports from Africa
    Strong rates gain in Atlantic markets supports earnings rise on Middle East-Asia route as well
  • Author defends findings of Made in America report
    Sirkin to examine prospects for Europe
  • Global Ship Lease share price declines after flat annual results
    But CMA CGM recovery bodes well for spin-off say experts
  • February box slump for Port of Los Angeles
    Import slowdown follows Chinese new year factory closures
  • Milford Haven takes stake in Marimatech
    UK publicly-owned trust port and key LNG hub buys 36% of maritime laser docking outfit that went into liquidation
  • Sanctions to slash Iranian crude exports by at least a third
    Shipments to EU states to halt in July
  • Union protests to hit supply chains
    Trade unions plan global action to halt 'concerted attacks' on New Zealand workers
  • Clippers, pirates and gasoil
    Conference shows that the more shipping changes, the more it stays the same
  • Counterparty showdowns shift chartering strategies
    Recent operator troubles show that even once-secure charterers can end in strife
  • BLT seeks Chapter 15 protection in US
    Embattled group seeks to shield 'most solvent' portion of business
  • Events conspire to undermine Allied steady growth
    Multiple factors have dented Greek operator's performance
  • LNG rates to rise this year on Angola cargoes
    Owners with open vessels set for rates rally after recent downturn
  • Sinopec raises stake in CMES
    Tanker operator completes private placement programme to expand fleet
  • Boxship rates still rising
    Owners optimistic as panamax interest picks up
  • Russian oil taxes threaten North European aframax markets
    Measures clamp down on crude exports
  • Peene-Werft yard to stop building ships
    Parent company wants to shift focus of construction work
  • US import boost expected in March
    National Retail Foundation forecasts 10% growth
  • Record year ahead for Chinese oil tanker trade
    January product demand hits seven-month peak
  • Who will Iranian sanctions hurt most?
    It is a real concern that the insurance ban may not end up crippling its intended recipient
  • Japanese owners most exposed to Sanko
    European and Singapore-based owners at risk too
  • EU demands international regulation for armed guards on board ships
    Diplomatic row continues over Kerala killings
  • Eidesvik and DNV launch hybrid battery power trials
    Viking Lady loads 10 tons of batteries for fuel-saving tests
  • Chembulk promises BLT counterparties 'business as usual'
    Jakarta parent pledges to seek similar orders in other jurisdictions
  • Restructuring blues
    You can only kick the can so far before you run out of road
  • Human error sends supply chain insurance claims soaring
    TT Club director says many of mutual's $120m claims could have been avoided
  • Scorpio Tankers charters in MR trio
    Latest move in line with product tanker specialist's recent philosophy
  • US urges gun transport easing
    Submitting to pirate ransom demands only ensures that future crews will be taken hostage
  • SITC navigates smoothly through 2011
    China container operator and logistics provider holds its own on the intra-Asia trades
  • US hedge fund wins Dubai Drydocks default claim
    Ruling deals a blow to $2.2bn debt restructuring

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Chembulk assures counterparties
    FOLLOWING Chapter 15 filings by multiple BLT vessel-owning entities, a company executive underscored today that BLT's Chembulk subsidiaries are not in bankruptcy
  • Pacific rate hike sought
    BOX carriers serving the trans-pacific recommended a further $300/feu rate increase today to counter losses
  • Crew defended in fatal Indian casualty
    A BULKER'S owner has defended the ship's crew as Indian police continued to piece together what took place in the vessel's fatal collision with a fishing boat
  • ICS: China's no safety net
    CHINA'S growth can no longer be relied upon to blow shipping out of its economic doldrums, the Asia Pacific Maritime conference was warned today in Singapore
  • BLT files Chapter 15
    BERLIAN Laju Tanker is seeking Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to shield its assets from US arrest, newly filed court documents confirmed
  • Salvors focus on grounded ship's bunkers
    SALVORS are preparing to start pumping bunkers off a German-owned box ship that ran aground on Norway's West Coast late on 9 March
  • Drydocks World loses
    MONARCH Alternative Capital, a hedge fund, has reportedly won a $71.6M n legal claim against Dubai's Drydocks World for defaulting on a loan
  • Tanker's crew saved
    ALL 18 crew members are safe and unharmed today after their tanker carrying acid sank off China, safety authorities said
  • Golden Ocean selling Knightsbridge shares
    KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has reportedly priced 2.4M shares being sold by Golden Ocean, the listed drybulk shipping group in John Fredriksen's empire
  • Bulker congestion falls again
    SNARLS in drybulk ports have dropped for a fourth straight week as day-delays in coal ports dropped by 15.7%
  • Novorossiysk plans to spend big
    RUSSIA'S largest publicly listed port company NCSP has unveiled a plan to spend up to $1.1Bn on expansion up to 2020
  • VLCC ballasters enticed
    HIGHER VLCC freight rates for voyages from West Africa are tempting ballasters from Asia, said brokers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Senate Transport Bill Includes HMT Language
    The Senate-passed transportation bill gave advocates for more dredging funds good news on Wednesday. The bill included a...
  • DHL to Spend $47 Million to Expand US Hub
    DHL said the $47 million expansion of its U.S. hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport will provide parcel customers...
  • Global Ship Lease Posts $10.9 Million Profit
    Global Ship Lease boosted fourth quarter 2011 profit to $10.9 million from $1.2 million a year ago as the NYSE-listed...
  • Analyst Lars Jensen on Emergence of Megaships (Video)
    SeaIntel Maritime Analysis CEO Lars Jensen says the deployment of megaships brings advantages of economies of scale and environmental benefits,...
  • Panama Canal Authority Names New Administrator
    The Panama Canal Authority's Board of Directors appointed Jorge Luis Quijano, the engineer in charge of building the canal's new...
  • Senate Approves Highway Bill
    The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a transportation bill that would provide $109 billion over two years for highway programs,...
  • Imports Fall, Exports Rise at Port of Los Angeles
    Containerized imports at the Port of Los Angeles in February declined 7.8 percent from February 2011 as the nation's largest...
  • ILA's Daggett, USMX's Capo Discuss Labor Relations (Podcast)
    Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen Association, and James Capo, chair and CEO of the United States Maritime Alliance, sit...
  • Carriers to Raise Pacific Rates Again in April
    Confident that a previously announced general rate increase of $300 per 40-foot container unit will take effect on Thursday as...
  • NJ, NY Lawmakers to Address Port Tolls
    State legislators from both sides of the Hudson River will hold a joint hearing in April to examine what they...
  • European Imports Fell 5.2 Percent in January
    European austerity measures in January pulled containerized imports down 5.2 percent year-over-year, the steepest decline since 2009, according to published...
  • Panalpina, CEVA Begin LCL Services in Developing Markets
    Panalpina and CEVA Logistics have launched new less-than-containerload services, tapping into strong customer demand in fast growing trade lanes in...
  • Cheese Maker Charged for Shipping 'Tainted' Product
    A New Jersey cheese maker is charged with shipping "tainted product" purchased from a Pennsylvania trucker also charged with violating...
  • Saudia Cargo, NSCSA Sign Freight Deal
    Saudia Cargo has signed an exclusive deal to provide express freight services to the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia...
  • Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rates Jump 13.6 Percent
    Average trans-Pacific spot rates jumped this week as the 15 carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement raised rates by...
  • Cathay Pacific's 2011 Profit Tumbled
    This year will be even tougher for airlines than 2011 because of economic instability, high jet fuel prices and weak...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Opens Trucking Hub in Vienna
    Kuehne + Nagel have inaugurated a trucking hub in Vienna to drive growth of the Swiss logistics company's overland groupage...
  • CSAV Lost $1.24 Billion in 2011
    Chilean carrier CSAV lost $1.24 billion last year, including $959 million on continuing operations, but said its deficit narrowed during...
  • OOCL to Raise Rates From Asia to Australia
    OOCL has extended its round of global freight rate increases to include southbound services on the North and East Asia...
  • Zim to Hike Rates on India-Europe Trades
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise its rates on services between the Indian subcontinent and North Europe, starting April 1....
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Middle East Express Service
    Hapag-Lloyd will launch a container service connecting Far East Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, starting in early...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Hamburg Sud raises Santa-Class ships' capacity
    Hamburg Sud [HS] has followed Maersk Line and decided to increase the capacity of its last remaining 7,100TEU Santa-class ships on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding ...
  • Spain votes to strike
    The main Spanish unions have voted for a general strike on March 29 in protest at the government's proposals to reform the nation's labour laws which would make ...
  • Kalmar introduces its SmartPower RTG
    Kalmar, which is an operating unit of the Finland-based Cargotec group, has developed a new rubber-tyred yard gantry crane which with its smaller engines will use ...
  • ICTSI to operate Lekki Container Terminal in Nigeria
    Nigeria-based Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise (LPLE) and Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding ...
  • HPH's TERCAT Barcelona gets eight new cranes
    By this weekend four more super post-panamax quay cranes will have been delivered at Hutchison Port Holdings Group [HPH] Terminal Catalunya [TERCAT], Muelle Prat ...
  • KPA says snarl ups caused by South Sudan traffic
    Gichiri Ndua, the managing director of Kenya Ports Authority [KPA], has now blamed recent congestion at the port on seasonal holidays and a boom in import traffic ...
  • China: yuan to float more freely
    That was the message from premier, Wen Jiabao, on the last day of the National People's Congress; the change of stance possibly reflecting the nation's recent import ...
  • CIFFA calls for 'fairer' cost system for Canadian customs exams
    One of the biggest issues for Canadian shippers is container customs examinations according to the Canadian International Freight Forwarders' Association (CIFFA) ...
  • Evergreen goes back to Trieste
    Further details on changes to Evergreen's UAM service between Asia and the Mediterranean have emerged. Instead of starting in April, it will commence in May at ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Adelfia tops detention list
    Greek operator's panamax one of seven bulkers collared by US port inspectors for deficiencies, new report reveals.
  • NOCC details PCTC raid
    Nordic banks join forces to finance transaction that proves funding can be found in today's market despite belt tightening.
  • Halul to splash the cash
    Qatari offshore owner bags $60m loan to spend on more new tonnage.
  • Crewman hurt in freak fall
    Nordic Tankers seafarer broke leg in plunge after grabbing life boat release handle as vessel rolled, report reveals
  • HCL eyes summer swoop
    London-listed owner plans to add an extra panamax in the next few months, says CEO Fotini Karamanlis.
  • Hasbun climbs CSAV ranks
    Architect of Chilean containership operator's massive capital crusade steps up to the plate as Arturo Ricke nears the exit.
  • Tanker sinks off China
    All crew rescued as Kenos Athena suffered water ingress and went down off Guangdong.
  • GSL turning a corner
    Ian Webber-led containership owner bounces back from consecutive red quarters.
  • ISC sheds PCTC pair
    International Shipholding chief says $74m transaction with Norwegian Car Carriers will pave the way for fleet expansion.
  • STNG pounces on MR trio
    New York-listed owner beefs up modern product tanker arsenal with the addition of chartered tonnage.
  • Hellenic's recovery hope
    Fotini Karamanlis-led bulker owner ends 2011 in the red but has high expectations for a speedy rebound in rates.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • A Holistic View of GTM 2012
  • Forwarders expand LCL services
  • GFS adds Hermes, UK Mail
  • CMA CGM drops Black Pearl again
  • U.S. imports fell 3.4% in February
  • OOCL raising Asia-Oceania rates
  • CN introduces new Prince Rupert service
  • Cloud-given voice in the warehouse
  • Cernak starts as Port Everglades director
  • Mobile sees steel volumes booming

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Maersk Tankers evaluates claims about technologies
    Company focuses on efficiency as an increasing number of customers choose companies with strong sustainable profile
  • Crude stable on Saudi supply guarantees
    'Saudi Arabia and others remain poised to make good any shortfall, perceived or real, in crude oil supply.'
  • Asia fuel oil contracts hit three year high
    'Demand volumes are not coming in. On a delivered basis, Malaysia may be cheaper at the moment,' says bunker source.
  • Rotterdam prices approaching all time high
    Markets continue to firm.
  • Bunker prices firming in Middle East
    'Mediocre' bunker demand in Fujairah.
  • Tanker gives supplier 'stronger foothold'
    Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker 'has a 30% share of the marine fuel market in the north-west of Russia.'
  • Jiskoot Technology Centre opens in UK
    Company expects 'improved lead times to meet customers' demands.'
  • Gasnor sets sights on LNG bunker station in strategic ECA port
    Expects to sell LNG at prices that will be competitive with using HFO and scrubbers.
  • Shipping industry urged to collaborate, innovate
    Finding ways to reduce costs of implementing new regulations important challenge for the industry in the future, says ClassNK Chairman and President.
  • Mid-week bunker prices largely down at Asian bunker hubs
    Demand for bunker fuels generally low.
  • Still 'business as usual' at Sanko Steamship
    Firm continues to pay necessary costs for fuel, ship crews, says spokesman.
  • Environmental group raises questions about Algeciras terminal
    Environmental Safety Group says Gibraltar should know the risks.
  • Outlook for Asian cruise and offshore industries 'generally positive'
    Rising prices of bunkers are prompting vessel owners to seek efficiency gains, says Wilhelmsen spokesman.
  • Sinopec Fuel Oil starts bunkering operations at Lanshan port
    Rizhao branch of Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales has sold 880 mt of 380 cSt grade at Lanshan port.
  • Japan bunker sales volumes to improve in March
    Japanese bunker sales expected to range between 320,000 to 330,000 mt in March, traders say.
  • Box carriers see improved margins on spot rate recovery
    Sharp recovery on freight rates has lifted operating margin above breakeven level on the spot market, says Alphaliner.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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